Category: Saints

Saints of the Catholic faith.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Post author By Feast With the Saints
Post date January 1, 2024

January 1 Welcome back to Feast With the Saints! Today, we are Feasting with… Mary, Mother of God. The Solemnity of Mary is celebrated on the Christmas octave—the eighth day after the birth of Christ. Formerly called the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ, this feast day celebrates Mary’s faith and trust in God. Christ’s […]

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Europe Religious Saints

Saint Francis of Assisi

Post author By Feast With the Saints
Post date October 4, 2023

October 4 Today, we are feasting with… Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, in the year 1181. His father, a wealthy cloth merchant, was on a trip to France when he was born. His mother named him Giovani, when his father returned from his travels he renamed him Francesco. Francis grew […]

Tags Assisi, Francis, Italian, Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi, Stigmata

Africa Religious Saints

Saint Anthony of Egypt

Post author By Feast With the Saints
Post date January 17, 2023

January 17 Today, we are Feasting with… Saint Anthony of Egypt. Anthony was born into a wealthy family in Koma, Egypt, around 250 in the year of Our Lord. At age 20, Anthony was left an orphan in charge of a large property and the recipient of a vast inheritance. He could have lived a […]